Pacifica Quartet & Sharon Isbin | Songs and Dances “From the New World”

After first teaming up at the Aspen Music Festival, the Pacifica Quartet and iconic guitarist Sharon Isbin – who has been called “one of the best guitarists in the world” (Boston Globe) – have been thrilling audiences ever since. Following their success on the road, these Grammy Award-winning artists recorded the Souvenirs of Italy for Cedille Records in 2019, featuring works by Turina, Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Vivaldi, and Boccherini.

In the 2024-25 season the quintet will present "Songs and Dances From the New World" showcasing appealing repertoire from the Americas including Joseph Schwantner's "Song of a Dreaming Sparrow," commissioned by the 92NY.  

Program
Dvorak: String Quartet in F major, Op. 96, "American"
Duarte: Joan Baez Suite
Schwantner: Song of a Dreaming Sparrow
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Barber: String Quartet Op. 11
Granados: “Spanish Dance No.5 Andaluza"
Barrios: Waltz, Op 8, No. 4